Sources: LeBron unlikely to play vs. Wolves

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  LeBron James away from Lakers for personal reasons, likely out Friday vs. Minnesota

  This likely only fuels the trade speculation around LeBron, but he has a no trade clause and has never indicated he wanted a trade.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 2h
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  JJ Redick: LeBron James missed practice in excused absence, status for Friday vs. Timberwolves unclear

  James will turn 40 on Dec. 30. He and the Lakers have stumbled as of late, and some rest could be appealing for both parties.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 19h
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  Lakers' LeBron James 'unlikely' to play Friday vs. Timberwolves, has been out for 'personal reasons'

  James missed his first game of the season on Sunday due to a sore foot
  
  CBS Sports - 3h
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  Dray drops Steph's ‘night night' on epic game-sealing dunk vs. Wolves

  Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dropped Steph Curry's "night-night" celebration after a game-sealing against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 3d

• AP source: NBA to return to China in 2025 with Nets and Suns to play two preseason games in Macao

  AP source: NBA to return to China in 2025 with Nets and Suns to play two preseason games in Macao
  
  ABC News - 6d
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  Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Jackson State Tigers: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

  How to watch Arkansas State vs. Jackson State basketball game
  
  CBS Sports - 6d

• Sources: Bucks' Middleton to debut vs. Celtics

  Bucks forward Khris Middleton will make his season debut against the Celtics, sources told ESPN.
  
  ESPN - Dec. 5

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